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Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling [18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action Unprofessional conduct - conversion therapy
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 8/7/2019
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8/5/19  9:00 am
Commenter: Sara Woodington

No no no
 

First of all, stop using "therapy" as any part of this. Therapy in and of itself is helpful, self-searching, guided exploration into what makes a person who they are. Conversion Torture is the appropriate title for this disgusting practice being discussed. Anyone of any age who identifies as LGBTQIA+  - but especially our kids and teens - need loving protection. Not accusations, not torturous devices, not abandonment. Do NOT put this horrific practice of Conversion Torture into Virginia law. 

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